Alnus spaethii - MULTISTEM 300-350 CM CONT

Description
The Alder (Alnus spaethii) is a broad, pyramidal tree that produces brown-yellow flowers. They appear from February to March. These produce brown, oval fruits. The Alder also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres. The Alder makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Alder are dark green, lanceolate, leathery. They are about 6 - 16 cm in size. Long adherent.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Alder has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alder is a broad and pyramidal growing tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 18 m and is approx. 7 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The brown-yellow flowers appear from February to March.

Fruit
Brown, oval cones. The young cones have a brown-yellow colour.

Use
Solitary, park